First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (131 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-17 18:37
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 1m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
The agenda item discussed was the first reading of Bill 131, an act to amend the Income Tax Act, initiated by Riigikogu members Arvo Aller and Anti Poolamets. The purpose of the bill was to improve the economic standing of Estonian companies by lowering income tax, thereby ensuring their sustainable development. The initiator, Arvo Aller (pid: 1Ncb7MdzYyE), presented a brief report on the bill, emphasizing its importance in supporting the business environment.
The lead committee, the Finance Committee, discussed the content of the bill and decided to propose to the Riigikogu that the bill be rejected. Annely Akkermann (pid: OYObvaclAIE), Chairman of the Finance Committee, conveyed the committee's position, which was immediately followed by a vote, as no requests for debate were submitted. In the vote, 35 MPs supported the lead committee's proposal, and 9 were against. Consequently, Bill 131 was rejected in the first reading and dropped from the proceedings.
Decisions Made 1
Bill 131, concerning amendments to the Income Tax Act, was voted down during its first reading. The decision resulted from a vote in which 35 members of parliament supported the lead committee's motion to remove the bill from the proceedings, while 9 members opposed it. Consequently, the bill failed to advance in the legislative process.
Most Active Speaker
The most active presenter was the initiator of the bill, Arvo Aller (pid: 1Ncb7MdzYyE). He delivered 131 reports on the draft legislation, explaining its objective: to improve the status of businesses by lowering income tax and ensuring their sustainable development. In this discussion, Aller represented the side supporting the bill, advocating for the adoption of the legislative amendment.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Riigikogu is currently debating the first reading of Draft Bill 131 concerning amendments to the Income Tax Act, listed under agenda item 26. The Presiding Officer then invited Arvo Aller to the rostrum to deliver his report, offering him additional time if necessary, as well as the opportunity for debate.
Arvo Aller
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Arvo Aller urged the session to support Bill 131, which is in its first reading and aims to lower corporate income tax and ensure their sustainable development.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, stated that there were no questions, and invited Annely Akkermann, the Chair of the Finance Committee, to the rostrum as the next presenter.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Finance Committee discussed the draft bill and decided to propose that it be rejected.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas announced that there were no questions and no requests for debate, and subsequently put to a vote the leading committee's proposal to reject Bill 131 at the first reading, asking members to take a position and vote.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Bill 131 was rejected during its first reading. The vote tally was 35 in favor, 9 against, with no abstentions, and consequently, the bill is removed from further consideration. Agenda item 26 is now concluded.